Humansville is a small town of 1,256 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,278
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Humansville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Humansville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Humansville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Humansville's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Humansville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Humansville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$583
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,278
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Humansville's violent crime rate is 199.1 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.1 /100k
Property Crime
1004.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Humansville is served primarily by HUMANSVILLE R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Humansville, MO
National Avg
School District
HUMANSVILLE R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Humansville sees average highs of 43.0°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Humansville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Humansville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $59,300 and median rent is $583/month.
Humansville's violent crime rate is 199.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1004.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Humansville are operated by HUMANSVILLE R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Humansville, MO has a population of 1,256, a median household income of $35,278, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Humansville averages 43.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches
with about 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Humansville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65674.
The population of Humansville, Missouri is 1,256 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Humansville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $59,300, median household income $35,278, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Humansville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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